Ed Miliband ‘yet to find his feet as leader’

Ed Miliband has failed to connect with the public and has yet to convince Labour supporters he can return the party to power, former attorney general Lord Goldsmith, a close ally of
Tony Blair, has said.

Former attorney general Lord Goldsmith: Miliband has yet to find his feet (Pic: AFP/Getty)

The Labour leader has also failed to establish âwhat he stands forâ and âplainly needs to prove himselfâ, according to Lord Goldsmith.

Mr Miliband was also accused of damaging Labourâs prospects by excluding âthe Blair heavy-hittersâ from his shadow cabinet.

âThere are very powerful intellects, very powerful figures still able to help Ed Miliband and they are being excluded and that is a problem,â Lord Goldsmith told Sky News.

As Mr Miliband was a member of Gordon Brownâs inner circle, the 61-year-old suggested that rival Blairites were âstanding backâ to give him a chance to prove himself, rather than actively supporting his leadership.

Despite his comments, Lord Goldsmith said there was still hope for him as Labour leader.

âHe has got time,â he added. âThe elections are a long way away.â

âHe is drawing on all kinds of talent, whether thatâs from previous Labour governments, whether thatâs from people who are newly-elected into parliament but also people who are not traditional Labour supporters.â

Refusing to be drawn on her own leadership ambitions, she added: âI donât think thereâs any sign of Ed going.â

Meanwhile, Conservative Party chairman Baroness Warsi said: âItâs clear that Ed Miliband is a weak leader of a divided party.â